Video Parts (2)
This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.
We're for Safety…Are You? Part 1
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: We're For Safety! Are You? [PART 2] “A canary is used to detect carbon-monoxide gas.” Miners carrying canary in cage - close-up of canary - rescuers wearing air packs approaching sign, ‘1 Man Here.’ “The rescue.” Worker leaning against post unconscious, rescuers strapping air pack to worker, carrying him out. “‘Heavy, heavy hangs over your head’ applies to the ceiling of a mine, which should always be well braced. Observe warnings.” Worker digging, being warned by another miner - miner on ground under slab of rock. “Believe in safety -- you will never regret it.” Miner strapped to back stretcher. “You may think this is a foolish thing to do -- yet it’s done.” Truck backing out of driveway into path of oncoming traffic. “Children are less thoughtful of safety and should be constantly warned about playing in streets.” Children playing in street, heavy traffic. “Did you ever risk your life for a ball?” Boy running into street after ball, being hit by car - children playing in street, approaching car - child under car - boy struggling in swimming pool, being pulled out by another swimmer. “Respiration.” Boy being given artificial respiration. “How to break a drowning man’s hold.” Two boys demonstrating holds and breaking technique, both in and out of water. “Stop, look and listen at railroad crossings.” Traffic on highway, approaching train. [1926]
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